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Midnight Special

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Chords for the studio version from "CHOBA B CCCP"
[Intro]
  D
|  | % | % | % |
(fade in)    Well-a-well-a-well  ...
[Verse 1]
                     G                           D
Wake up early in the morning, hear the ding-dong ring
                      A                          D
Comin' walking to the table, I see the same damn thing
                        G                           D
Knife and fork upon the table, piece of paper in my hand
                 A                                   D
Nothing I can do about it, I get in trouble with the man
[Chorus]
                 G                        D
Let the midnight special shine a light on me  2/4
                 A                            A       D
                                            |  |      
Let the midnight special shine its ever loving light on me
[Verse 2]
                  G                      D
If you ever go to Houston you better act right
               A                         D
You better not gamble and you better not fight
                         G                             D
'Cause the sheriff will arrest you and he'll carry you down
                        A                          D
If they go and find you guilty you're penitentiary bound
[Chorus]
                 G                        D
Let the midnight special shine a light on me  2/4
                 A                            A       D
                                            |  |      
Let the midnight special shine its ever loving light on me
[Solo]
  G      D
|  | % |  | % |
  A      D
|  | % |  | 
  G      D
|  | % |  | % |
  A      D  D
|  | % |  |  |
            (break)
[Verse 3] = repeat 1
                     G                           D
Wake up early in the morning, hear the ding-dong ring
                      A                          D
Comin' walking to the table, I see the same damn thing
                        G                           D
Knife and fork upon the table, piece of paper in my hand
                 A                                   D
Nothing I can do about it, I get in trouble with the man
[Chorus]
                 G                        D
Let the midnight special shine a light on me  2/4
                 A                            A       D
                                            |  |      
Let the midnight special shine its ever loving light on me, let the midnight ...
[Solo]
  G      D
|  | % |  | % |
  A      D
|  | % |  | 
  G      D
|  | % |  | % |
  A      D  D
|  | % |  |  |
[Verse 4] = repeat 2
                         G                      D
Well, if you ever get to Houston you better act right
               A                         D
You better not gamble and you better not fight
                         G                             D
'Cause the sheriff will arrest you and he'll carry you down
                     A                                D
And if they find you guilty, well you'll be Sugarland bound
[Chorus]
                 G                          D
Let the midnight special shine its light on me  2/4
                 A                            A       D
                                            |  |      
Let the midnight special shine its ever loving light on me
[Chorus]
                    G                           D
I said the Midnight Special, shine its light on me
                                                2/4          1 + 2 + 3
                 A                              A      D  D  A  D
                                              |  |   |  |       
Let the midnight special shine its ever loving light on me

Midnight Special chords and lyrics

Free chords for Midnight Special by Paul McCartney. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Chords for the studio version from "CHOBA B CCCP"
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Solo]
| G | % | D | % |
| A | % | D | 
| G | % | D | % |
[Verse 3] = repeat 1
[Chorus]
[Solo]
| G | % | D | % |
| A | % | D | 
| G | % | D | % |
| A | % | D | D |
[Verse 4] = repeat 2
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
                                                2/4          1 + 2 + 3

Midnight Special Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Midnight Special by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Midnight Special chords”, “Midnight Special guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney Midnight Special chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Midnight Special chords and for experienced players who want accurate Midnight Special lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, D, G, A.

Frequently asked questions about Midnight Special

How do I play "Midnight Special" by Paul McCartney on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Midnight Special" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Midnight Special" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Midnight Special"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Midnight Special" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Midnight Special" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Midnight Special" by Paul McCartney with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paul McCartney below.

What key is "Midnight Special" in?

The chords for "Midnight Special" show the original chord names (including B, D, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.